Have I ever mentioned lately that I somewhat became this huge fan of classical music? Take Einaudi, Mansell or even in a more mainstream kinda way Tiersen or Glass ... I love those fellows. Especially listening to Ludovico Einaudi's pieces is peace at its very core. There is this one piece of music that lasts for over 20 minutes, nothing but the most beautiful piano tunes. It always makes me feel as though I'd be standing on this beach with my bare feet feeling the sand kernels underneath, the Pacific Ocean ebbing in front of me, waves going up and down, up and down, I close my eyes, stretch my hands and smell the sea, feel at ease as if being part of the four elements, not having a care in the world. Oltremare, that's what it is :-)

So I finally hit Linz again. Feels so comfortable to be here again. This is like home. I love Graz. But Linz is an entirely different story. I spent almost my entire life here. This is what I know best. This is what I feel for the most. I love walking the streets that have become second nature to me. I love walking at the Donaulände regardless of the season. The Danube, the Lentos, the pubs, the people. This is where I can rest my soul. The Roter Krebs, the Strom, the Stern, the Meier ... you name it. I think I will buy myself a condo here some years into the future. This is what I want to have as a centre irrespective of where life will take me. This is the place where I want to get back to whenever I feel like. Steel City, you rock my heart :-)

To the loved one out there: I appreciate the gesture. This is exactly what I meant by saying that I don't need any Hollywood stuff. The small things matter. This is as cute as it gets. Thanks for putting a huge smile on my face :-)